Chemistry

Isolation of Elements

Question:

Which method is used for refining Zr and Ti? Explain with equation?

Answer:

van Arkel method is used for refining Zr and Ti. In this method crude metal is heated with iodine to form volatile unstable compound. The compound is then decomposed to get pure metal.
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Isolation of Elements

Q 1.

What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?

Q 2.

Assertion (A): Zirconium can be purified by van Arkel method.
Reason (R): ZrI4 is volatile and decomposes at 1800 K.

Q 3.

The main reactions occurring in blast furnace during extraction of iron from haematite are
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Q 4.

How is leaching carried out in case of low grade copper ores?

Q 5.

t the temperature corresponding to which of the points in figure of Q. 11-13, FeO will be reduced to Fe by coupling the reaction 2FeO —> 2Fe + 02 with all of the following reactions?
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Q 6.

Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

Q 7.

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine,
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Q 8.

Give two requirements for vapour phase refining.

Q 9.

What is meant by the term "chromatography"?

Q 10.

Which of the following statements are correct about the role of substances added in the froth floatation process?
(a) Collectors enhance the non-wettability of the mineral particles.
(b) Collectors enhance the wettability of gangue particles.
(c) By using depressants in the process two sulphide ores can be separated.
(d) Froth stabilizers decrease wettability of gangue.

Q 11.

Why is zinc not extracted from zinc oxide through reduction using CO?

Q 12.

The value of ΔfG ° for formation of Cr2O3 is – 540 kJ mol-1 and that of Al203 is – 827 kJ mol-1 . Is the reduction of Cr2O3 possible with Al?

Q 13.

Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

Q 14.

Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching the metal with CN+ ion. The metal is recovered by
(a) displacement of metal by some other metal from the complex ion
(b) roasting of metal complex
(c) calcinations followed by roasting
(d) thermal decomposition of metal complex

Q 15.

In the extraction of aluminium by Hall-Heroult process, purified A1203 is mixed with CaF2 to
(a) lower the melting point of A1203.
(b) increase the conductivity of molten mixture.
(c) reduce Al+3 into Al(s).
(d) acts as catalyst.

Q 16.

What is the role of depressant in froth-floatation process?

Q 17.

Why is the extraction of copper from pyrites more difficult than that from its oxide ore through reduction?

Q 18.

Differentiate between "minerals"and "ores'.

Q 19.

Out of C and CO, which is a better reducing agent for ZnO?

Q 20.

Explain:
(i)Zone refining
(ii)Column chromatography.

Q 21.

Name the processes from which chlorine is obtained as a by-product What will happen if an aqueous solution of NaCl is subjected to electrolysis?

Q 22.

In the extraction of chlorine from brine .
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Q 23.

How is copper extracted from low grade copper ores?

Q 24.

Why is sulphide ore of copper heated in a furnace after mixing with silica? Iron oxide present as impurity in sulphide ore of copper forms a slag of iron silicate and copper is produced in the form of copper matte.

Q 25.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 26.

Assertion (A): Sulphide ores are concentrated by froth floatation method. Reason (R): Cresols stabilize the froth in froth floatation method.

Q 27.

Assertion (A): Hydrometallurgy involves dissolving the ore in a suitable reagent followed by precipitation by a more electropositive metal.
Reason (R): Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy.

Q 28.

Is it true that under certain conditions, Mg can reduce Al203 and Al can reduce MgO? What are those conditions?

Q 29.

Write chemical reactions taking place in the extraction of zinc from zinc blende.

Q 30.

The choice of a reducing agent in a particular case depends on thermodynamic factor. How far do you agree with this statement? Support your opinion with two examples.

Q 31.

Which of the following reaction is an example of autoreduction?
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Q 32.

Brine is electrolysed by using inert electrodes. The reaction at anode is
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Q 33.

Common impurities present in bauxite are .
(a) CuO (b) ZnO (c) Fe2O3   (d)  SiO2

Q 34.

Which of the following reactions occur during calcination?
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Q 35.

Wrought iron is the purest form of iron. Write a reaction used for the preparation of wrought iron from cast iron. How can the impurities of sulphur, silicon and phosphorus be removed from cast iron?

Q 36.

How are metals used as semiconductors refined? What is the principle of the method used?

Q 37.

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Q 38.

Name the common elements present in the anode mud in electrolytic refining of copper. Why are they so present?

Q 39.

What criterion is followed for the selection of the stationary phase in chromatography?

Q 40.

For the reduction of FeO at the temperature corresponding to point D, which of the following statement is correct?
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Q 41.

Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) A depressant prevents certain type of particle to come to the froth.
(b) Copper matte contains Cu2S and ZnS.
(c) The solidified copper obtained from reverberatory furnace has blistered appearance due to evolution of SO2 during the extraction.
(d) Zinc can be extracted by self-reduction.

Q 42.

Why is an external emf of the more than 2.2 V required for the extraction of Cl2  from brine?

Q 43.

Why are sulphide ores converted to oxide before reduction?

Q 44.

Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II and assign the correct code:
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Q 45.

What is the significance of leaching in the extraction of aluminium?

Q 46.

Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain.

Q 47.

Giving examples, differentiate between roasting' and calcination'.

Q 48.

Which of the following options are correct?
(a) Cast iron is obtained by remelting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air blast.
(b) In extraction of silver, silver is extracted as cationic complex.
(c) Nickel is purified by zone refining.
(d) Zr and Ti are purified by van Arkel method.

Q 49.

For the metallurgical process of which of the ores, calcined ore can be reduced by carbon?
(a) Haematite (b) Calamine (c) Iron pyrites (d) Sphalerite

Q 50.

In which of the following method of purification, metal is converted to its volatile compound which is decomposed to give pure metal?
(a) Heating with stream of carbon monoxide
(b) Heating with iodine
(c) Liquation
(d) Distillation